Eggplant 'Mangan'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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(Zone 7b) | August 2014 | positive

very early crop, suitable for outdoor growing in my cooler and wetter climate planted on 1st of July as a 3 inch plant first fruits on 16...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

A tear shaped (5 inch) purple black fruit on a compact vine, (58 day)

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